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ORDR Co-Sponsored Conferences

Genomic Integrity,
Saturday, August 01, 2015 -
Wednesday, August 05, 2015 Location:
Cairns,
Australia
Description: The meeting will bring together scientists from different fields and to facilitate interaction and collaboration. It will involve scientists from basic research, industry and clinicians. The underlying goals of this meeting are to identify new avenues of investigation, to define therapeutic strategies for the maintenance of genomic integrity, to stimulate collaborations, and to foster the long-term development of this critical research area.

The Spectrum of Caregiving and Palliative Care in Rare Diseases,
Tuesday, June 09, 2015 -
Wednesday, June 10, 2015 Location: NIH Natcher Conference Center,
Bethesda,
MD
Description: The findings and recommendations resulting from the Workshop will provide guidance to the extramural community as well as to NINR and other Institutes, Offices (e.g., ORDR), and agencies in developing strategies for advancing the science of palliative care and caregiving in rare disease and research programs. It is anticipated that a funding opportunity announcement will result from the Workshop.

RDCRN 3rd Conference on Clinical Research for Rare Diseases,
Tuesday, October 02, 2012 Location: Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Hotel & Executive Meeting Center,
Rockville,
MD
Description: Clinical research in rare diseases presents a number of challenges and unique issues that are not usually considered in the training of clinical investigators through existing training programs. Goals of the conference include: direct instruction of trainees and new investigators in rare disease research methodology; development of a reusable curriculum/syllabus on rare disease research methodology; and stimulation of ideas regarding the unique issues facing investigators engaged in the study of rare diseases.

2011 Neurobiology of Disease in Children Symposium: Childhood Ataxia,
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 Location:
Savannah,
GA
Description: The overall aims of this NDC symposia are to (1) review scientific advances and determine their relevance to current and future clinical practice in child neurology; (2) coordinate efforts among various clinical and basic science disciplines, lay organizations, and the NIH to review current research initiatives and define future directions; and (3) disseminate symposia proceedings to ensure that clinical and basic science disciplines are informed about scientific advances, current research initiatives, and future directions. NDC symposia have brought together clinicians, scientists, caregivers, and NIH program officers to determine how research findings can be translated to enhance clinical understanding and affect clinical practice.

Nutritional Challenges in the High-Risk Infant,
Monday, September 14, 2009 -
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 Location: DC Metro Area,
Description: Evidence was critically evaluated at this workshop. Current gaps in knowledge in this area were identified and research priorities were formulated. The workshop summary will provide NICHD and the scientific community a template to address the scientific and clinical issues related to nutrition and neonatal care.